Earthsky.org, 8/1/13, Deborah Byrd

Here are two bright morning objects, easily seen on the sky’s dome in the predawn and dawn hours: the planet Jupiter and the moon. As seen from around the world tomorrow morning, on Friday, August 2, the moon will be shining between the dazzling planet Jupiter and Aldebaran, the brightest star in the constellation Taurus the Bull. Then keep watching for several more mornings! On the next morning – Saturday, August 3 – note that the moon has moved away from Aldebaran and closer to Jupiter. On Sunday morning, August 4, the scene will have shifted slightly again.

Eyesonthesky.org, 7/23/13

Published on Jul 21, 2013

Eyesonthesky.com, 7/7/13

EarthSky.org, 7/1/13, Bruce McClure and Deborah Byrd

Two planets appear in the July evening sky all month long: Venus and Saturn. Venus beams in the west at dusk, and sets roughly one and one-half hours after sunset all month long at mid-northern latitudes. Saturn shines moderately high in the south to southwest at nightfall and stays out all evening long. While these two worlds should be pretty easy to spot in the evening sky all throughout July 2013, the morning planets won’t really become very noticeable until the second half of the month.

Eyesonthesky.com, 6/30/13

Published on Jun 30, 2013